Point Blank (Wind Band Music by DOOLEY, P. / DANYEW, S. / MAGNUSON, R.D. / MCALLISTER, S. / HIGDON, J. ) - Illinois State University Wind Symphony

Each of these five contemporary American pieces for wind band, performed by one of the country’s leading ensembles, explores its own very personal soundscape. Paul Dooley delves into the world of Drum & Bass with electronically inspired orchestrations, whilst for Steve Danyew the exploration of counterpoint is paramount. In composer Roy David Magnuson’s own words, Innsmouth, Massachusetts—1927 is ‘pulpy horror music’ which depicts a night in H.P. Lovecraft’s terrifying The Shadow Over Innsmouth. In contrast, Scott McAllister’s Gone is meditative and prayerful. Pulitzer and GRAMMY® prizewinner Jennifer Higdon’s Percussion Concerto is heard here in its arrangement for wind ensemble.

Dooley, Paul

 Point Blank

Danyew, Steve

 Lauda

Magnuson, Roy David

 Innsmouth, Massachusetts - 1927

McAllister, Scott

 Gone

Higdon, Jennifer

 Percussion Concerto

Total Playing Time: 01:00:19